QHY224C (Colour) COLDMOS
Discontinued. Please see QHY533C.
- SKU:
- QHY224C
- Availability:
- Discontinued. Please see QHY533C.
- Weight:
- 1.30 KGS
Discontinued. Please see QHY533C.
QHY224 is the most sensitive colour CMOS in the QHYCCD Small COLDMOS series.
QHY's advanced amp-glow suppression technique with the combination of Sony Exmor IMX224 sensor and ultra low readout noise make this camera an ideal astronomy camera for both colour planetary and deep sky imaging. The 3.75um small pixel size is ideal for lucky imaging to achieve high resolution image sampling.
QHY224 has USB3.0 super speed interface and 150 FPS at full resolution output. The camera has 10/12bit analog-digital converter (ADC) and it outputs 8 bits images or 12 bits images at user's command.
QHYCCD Small COLDMOS Series Standard Features
QHYCCD Small COLDMOS camera series consists of cooled camera using state of the art CMOS sensor of 1 inch or smaller. Equipped with Sony Exmor or ExmorR CMOS sensor and USB3.0 interface, the QHYCCD Small COLDMOS series provides you an ultra sensitive and high frame rate photography experience. These unique capabilities in compact form factor allows astrophotographers from all levels to enjoy high quality planetary and deep sky imaging.
A built-in 4 pins filter wheel connector allows you to use QHYCCD filter wheel directly without extra connection needed. A 6 pins guiding port is also provided shall you want to use this as an autoguider, particularly for long focal length imaging scope OAG setup.
QHY's advanced amp-glow suppression technology is implemented in QHY224 to provide a clean background for long exposure astrophotography, an essential feature for any users planning to do deep sky imaging.
Includes
- QHY224 Colour x1
- 1.25" – M42/0.75 nosepiece x1
- 1.5m USB3 cable x1
- 1.5m 6pin ST-4 cable x1
- 1.5m DC power cable with locking screw x1
- 3m Cigarette plug power cable x1
- Pelican style carrying case with high density foam x1
Specifications
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| QHY174 | QHY178 | QHY224 | QHY290 |
| CMOS sensor | IMX174 | IMX178 (BSI) | IMX224 | IMX290 (BSI) |
| Full resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3072 x 2048 | 1280 x 960 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.2 inch | 1/1.8 inch | 1/3 inch | 1/2.8 inch |
| Sensor dimension | 11.34mm x 7.13mm | 7.37mm x 4.91mm | 4.8mm x 3.6mm | 5.6mm x 3.1mm |
| Pixel Size | 5.86 µm | 2.4 µm | 3.75 µm | 2.9 µm |
| Peak QE | 78% | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Full well capacity | >32ke- | 15ke- | 19ke- | 15ke- |
| System gain | 0.46e-/ADU @ gain 0 |
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| Readout Noise | 5.3e-@ Gain 0, 2.8e- @ Gain 60 |
| 0.5-0.7e- @ middle gain with HGC mode |
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| 1.6e- @ Gain 100 |
| 3e- @ lowest gain with LGC mode |
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| Readout Type | Progressive scan | |||
| Shutter | Global shutter | Rolling electronic shutter | ||
| Exposure Time | 5µs - 900s | 9µs - 1200s | 7µs - 429s | 5µs - 600s |
| Max FPS on full res | 138 FPS | 50 FPS | 150 FPS | 135 FPS |
| Max FPS (ROI) | 262 FPS @ 960 x 600 | 100FPS @ 1528 x 1024 | 300FPS @ 640 x 480 | 220FPS @ 960 x 540 |
| 490 FPS @ 480 x 300 | 190FPS @ 764 x 512 | 557FPS @ 320 x 240 | 660FPS @ 480 x 270 | |
| ADC Sampling Resolution | 10/12bit | 10/14bit | 10/12bit | |
| ADC Output | 8/12bit | 8/14bit | 8/12bit | |
| Pixel Binning | 1x1, 2x2 | |||
| Microlens | Onchip microlens array | |||
| Anti-ampglow control | Yes (advanced algorithm reduces ampglow significantly) | |||
| Cooling | 2-stage TEC regulated cooling 40ºC below ambient | |||
| Silicon Gel Socket | Included | |||
| Optics window | AR + AR (mono) | AR + IR cut (680nm) | AR + AR (mono) | |
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| AR + IR cut (680nm) |
| AR + IR cut (680nm) | |
| Back focal distance | 11mm | |||
| Guide Port | 6 pins ST-4 guide port | |||
| Data Port | USB3 | |||
| Power Port | 2.1mm DC (with locking screw) | |||
| Filter Wheel Control | 4-pin QHYCFW2 Colour Wheel Control Port | |||
| Telescope Interface | M42/0.75 or 1.25" nosepiece (included) | |||
| Software Support | ASCOM, SharpCap, FireCapture | |||
